Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Olentangy Commons Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (17 Rentals)

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35 Broad Meadows Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

35 Broad Meadows Blvd

35 Broad Meadows BlvdColumbus, OH 43214
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2 Bedroom Apartments

Skyline Apartments

4768-4838 Rossmoor PlColumbus, OH 43220
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1 Bedroom Apartments

Roundtree Rentals

3677 Indianola AveColumbus, OH 43214
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Olentangy Commons, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Olentangy Commons Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Olentangy Commons area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Worthington Terrace priced from $750. Reserves at Arlington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $864. Here are the most affordable Olentangy Commons apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Worthington TerracePlan A1BR,1BA$750
Reserves at ArlingtonA1 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$864
Governours SquareAshStudio,1BA$865
Flats of Clintonville1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$875
Indian OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$890

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Olentangy Commons, OH

As of December 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Olentangy Commons area is the $0.97 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Mackenzie Place in the in the Outer Dublin Hilliard neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Olentangy Commons apartment is the Two bedroom/ 1 1/2 bath Model at Mackenzie Village Apartments starting at $1,400 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Outer Dublin Hilliard neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Olentangy Commons apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mackenzie PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.97
Mackenzie Village ApartmentsTwo bedroom/ 1 1/2 bath2BR,1.5BA$0.88
The Commons At OlentangyColumbus 2202BR,2BA$1.33
The Poste at Sinclair2bd2BR,1BA$1.42
Park Place2083 Park Run1BR,1BA$1.25
Worthington TerraceTown House2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Flats of Clintonville1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.25
Barrington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53
Roundtree Rentals1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.38
Indian OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.48

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Olentangy Commons, Columbus, OH

Ranked #118

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Olentangy Commons, Columbus, and the greater Columbus area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Olentangy Commons Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

64 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

32 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Olentangy Commons Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Olentangy Commons?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Olentangy Commons is under $1,025.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Olentangy Commons?

The cheapest apartment in Olentangy Commons is Worthington Terrace which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Olentangy Commons costs $2,025.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Olentangy Commons?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 19 regular apartments in Olentangy Commons that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Olentangy Commons?

Cheap apartments in Olentangy Commons have an average cost of $143 which is $1,882 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Olentangy Commons.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!